Every traveller needs a light – Klarus Mi1C and Mi7 Torch Review

When it comes to choosing which travel accessories to pack, you may think a torch may not really be a necessity. (I made that mistake on my first trip to India). You’d be surprised at how often you’ll find a torch invaluable in unexpected situations and at certain locations.

Some dark travel scenarios where a torch has been a valuable tool or even a life saver:

1) Many of the Eastern countries that we have travelled to experience blackouts. If you walking in a dark and remote area or need to navigate around your room during a blackout to find the mosquito spray or money in your backpack then a torch can become most helpful. Once we had to wake up 3am to catch a 4am train but there was a blackout from the night before. If it wasn’t for our Klarus torches, packing would have been almost impossible and I’m sure we would have ended missing stuff and leaving something behind.

2) If you camping the bathroom may be some distance from your tent or a torch may even be your only source of light if you in the wilderness. Not only will the light detour wild animals and bugs but it will help light up the path to help you find your way.

3) Sunset and Sunrise hiking. We hiked up Pidurangala rock in Sri Lanka to catch an early morning sunrise and the path was so dark and it was almost impossible to see where you walking or climbing. If you ever heard about this hike or attempted it yourself then you will know how difficult and dangerous it could be to navigate the path in the dark.

4) A forth and little more serious scenario, if you stuck in a dangerous situation a torch can signal and alert people that you are in trouble! Read Alina’s story about how her torch saved her and 7 other divers lives or Tim’s storyabout how his tiny pocket torch saved his life after he broke his leg.

Travellers Tip – Always put your torch in the same place so you know where to look when you caught in the dark or an unexpected situation.

Klarus Mi1C and Klarus Mi7 Torch Review

We have tried and tested these two Klarus waterproof torches and they have become some of our most useful travel accessories.

Klarus Mi1C

This thumb sized torch is a rocket in your pocket. Not only are we impressed by it’s size but its waterproof up to 2M, has a super bright hot spot LED aspheric lens and the battery has a USB port which lasts for hours and makes it super easy to charge. It also has a magnetic bottom and a stainless steel clip.The Klarus Mi1C torch have four different lighting levels and two flashing modes, you will most certainly not have a problem finding your way in the dark with this gadget.

Klarus Mi7

This palm sized torch is jammed packed with power. It has a wide angle 2 level brightness beam, takes a AA rechargeable battery and comes with a clip chain that clips onto your bag or backpack. The Klarus Mi7 torch is lightweight, compact, easy to use and waterproof up to 2M.

Conclusion and where to buy?

Both the Klarus Mi1C and Klarus Mi7 toches have proven to become a very hand tool during our travels. The size is compact, its lightweight while travelling and has a snug fit in our backpacks. The different settings on the torches are handy and for such a small torch they are surprisingly powerful and bright. We would highly recommend this torch for travellers, backpackers and adventures.

Have you ever been in a situation where a torch has saved your life? Let us know your thoughts in the comment below.

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Liza Williams

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